maybe if they were trying to take over germania their problems would have been solved a while ago lol. imagine if dog walkers walked dogs with the motto "lets take over the world and pillage new lands"
Those jumps the dog did to Joel is exactly why I could not keep my Corso. Mine would jump at my husband and my husband LAUGHED !! My husband was not on the same page for training. Everything I worked on during the day time was thrown out the window in the evening when my husband came home from work. My husband would not listen to me or watch any training videos. It was the saddest day when I returned her to her breeder. EVERYONE living in the house with a dog MUST be in on the training and the same training techniques.
Why would you give away the dog that loved you and respected you, instead of letting go of the human who clearly doesn't respect you and therefore love you if he doesn't respect your needs.
@@jannie0rat both parties weren’t on the same page…would have been even more difficult for them and the dog. Have common sense. Returning to the breeder is the best thing you can do.
@@midxclappers4888 regardless I still stand by the fact that the dog loved and respected her more than the husband she is still in a relationship with. It sounds very one sided and like she is being walked all over.
So sorry you had to return her Terri. You're right everyone has to be on the same page. That's why I even have my 3 kids as well as my fiance helping me with training our am staff mix.
I have never been a fan of Dobermann's, always found them intimidating due to the look, size and the fact that I was bit on the shoulder by one when I was 9 years old. But Prince has really opened my eyes. He is absolutely gorgeous, obviously friendly and clearly so intelligent. He is really an amazing dog!
I grew up with the sweetest dobie girl, she was affectionate and gentle unless the family was threatened and then she would get really loud and fierce to outsiders. She was smart too! When my brother and I would wrestle around she would get worried and whimper because she didn't know which she was supposed to be taking care of. But she was a great family dog!
@tvvistedv3nom26 correct. I thought the commenter was confused, thinking the cane corso was a doberman, so just clarified. I am aware he uses Prince and that Prince is a Doberman.
i loved the way Prince so elegantly leaped over the Cane when correcting him. He looked like he was intentionally being gentle while still getting the job done.
It always amazes me how well Prince does in all of these situations also. Even when it looks like it's too much (usually because it's in slo-motion) it always seems that it's exactly what was needed. Just cool to watch.
Showed him how much quicker He was, more agile, more organised in his intensity without any animosity, Prince is a King. Many people need a Prince, not just dogs.
I have a 3 month Corso and from day one I have never tolerated any negative behavior and he already knows this is unacceptable behavior and he understands mom will not let me do this...Firm loving leadership and socialization is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT for these dogs.
Joel's speech at 5.15 was so well said & on target. Needs to be reiterated from the rooftops. Handle dogs properly & stop acting like they are not animals.
Aw, what a sweet baby cane corso. Too much energy lol. With training he will be the best loyal dog ever. We adopted from the shelter an adult (maybe 5-6 years old?) cane corso back in 2020, he only jumped up on us when we hugged each other. Think perhaps he was witness to some kind of domestic violence at his previous home. Not sure, but his jumping wasn’t out of aggression or play, it was concern. He would push one of us away from the hug. Since then he now knows that hugs are good and that we’re not hurting each other, and he hasn’t jumped up ever since. Cane corsos are amazing dogs 💕 but definitely need amazing owners to keep them in line.
Germania approves that this dog is not released on us! I really love your professionality. You don't secretly kick dogs in the side or something like some so-called dog experts do, it seems like you made your behavior act like dogs would do it, so that the dog instinctively understand that this is a correction
My tiny Pom is very jealous of my other Poms. He’s the baby but your video reminded me to put him in his place. I give him these sticks with dry chicken around them, he eats the chicken and leaves the stick but won’t let any other dog take them. He barks and growls, I put him on his side and told him NO a few times and make him stay like that for few seconds, he listens but he’s been sulking ever since watching the others eat his leftovers 😂😂😂
"We have to speak with actions" is a really great line!! So true! I think people talk too much with their animals, and really they need to look at their actions with their animals, because that is what they truly understand.
he is really a young baby with so much energy, and everything done was really soft, I have no idea why people think that this is a bad way to train a dog, I hope that with the right training he growth up to be a well adjusted dog :3
This is honestly why I don’t recommend very petite people get these stubborn large breed dogs. You may very well need to physically overpower it on a regular basis once it reaches maturity and the first time you fail to do so, you lose all the respect they ever had for you and start from square one again. I hope these ladies are tough and able to follow through with any necessary physical corrections. I know as a woman nearly double their size and in (what I consider at least lol) good shape, doing this with my Malamutes could be physically very taxing… but it was absolutely necessary to train them to be in the right respectful headspace.
I partially agree, partially disagree. I agree that with a dog this size, sometimes you might need to physically overpower it. However, I also think you should make it clear from the time it’s a puppy that negative behavior won’t be tolerated so that you won’t need to overpower it when it’s an adult. By then it should know better.
Agree. My grandparents had this dog. He was too much for them physically. These dogs mostly respect stern dominant men who are physically stronger than them. This is from experience.
Have you seen the second lady? She doesn't appear small nor soft to me 😂 anyways, I believe that if we train a dog right, you don't need to overpower them later, because they know their place. My father had german shepherds and my mom teached me some basic commands and as a four years old toddler, the dog was following my commands. I never gave him any treats. Same later when I was ten years old and we got an English Setter. After 1 year, the dog had same weight like I had as an 11 year old girl and after going on the walk with my father, soon I was capable of walking on the street with a leash by my own (which is now not legal anymore in Germany, they changed the age to 14 years). It's true that the Setter could have easily overpowered me with pure force but didn't. The only time I was using treats was when I was teaching him "sit, down and paws" But in the 80s dog training was very very different from what I am experiencing now with my Rhodesian Ridgeback Mix. 😮 Everything is positive reinforcement only. I wasn't ready for that change in society. What happened in the last twenty years? 😅
Size has little to do with it unless the dog is already grown and by then it’s not the best situation for even a large person. These dogs usually weigh more than the average man so again, size doesn’t matter much, training them early matters more.
I should hope that you do not have to actually physically overpower a dog this size, because no man or woman will actually be capable of that.😂 I mean this comment is actually somewhat comical at is absurdity but a little scary since it sounds like the person making it actually believes it! Yikes! Almost as absurd as people claiming to need to over power a horse, sow, donkey, steer, or literally ANY other animal ever domesticated. Brute strength is NOT required and is in fact extremely detrimental to the relationship. Not sure where you got that idea but it will lead nowhere good.
My Doberman does the same thing Prince did when his playmate would lie down. He barks at them. I guess it's his way of saying "Come on! Don't just lie there. Get up and play!".
@@BDTraining Unfortunately there are people who think his barking means he's getting aggressive and is about to attack so they pull their dog away and playtime is over. My intact male is around 100lbs. and plays gently with smaller dogs. His smaller friends consist of a Yorkie, a French Bulldog and a Puggle (I think that's what it is) and Sammy will lay down and let them climb all over him. I have a vid of him playing with one of his friends (Punky) on my channel if you want to check him out.
I watched your videos a lot 2 years ago when I had a new puppy. Your training style became my primary influence for my own training style. Because of you, I ignored tricks and focused the first 18 months on establishing discipline, patience, respect, and strict obedience for sit, down, stay, and come. I believe good recall can literally be a life or death skill, and your "go-get" method is amazing. This training has given my dog an amazing personality. Literally everyone who meets him gushes over how quiet and sweet and well behaved he is, yet he is also a whirlwind of endless energy who constantly wants to play. He's grown to love follow orders, if he respects you. Now, when he's engaged, just my excitement and verbal praise is a better training reward than treats. He lives for praise. The hand full of times I've had to "punish" him have been heartbreaking. I've felt mortified and embarrassed in public, yelling at him as he cowers on the side walk (after he tried lunging into the road), or having to march him across the dog park by his collar if he ignored my recall (go-get method ftw), or the time I ended up sitting on the floor of my elevator riding it up and down for 25 minutes because he refused to sit. It feels so awkward being judged by others in public. I would have never been able to do these important things if it had not been for your videos. I'm so grateful, thank you! You taught me the importance of communication with my dog, on his level, in ways he understands. Doing this work early in his life was so valuable. Clearly communicating what is right or wrong, helped him learn quickly. He learned to trust me if I won't let him do something. Now can have so much freedom and a much better life. At 2 years old he can run off leash in the suburbs because I trust he won't go on the road. He can go far out of sight in the forest because I know he'll come back, even if there are squirrels. I've been able to clearly teach him about how to act in the world, by teaching him on his level, and now he gets so much more freedom than any other dog I know -- all because of the dozen or so times I ever had to really punish him. (Well, plus all the other consistent training and communication.) Which brings me to the reason I wanted to comment in the first place: the importance of correct "punishment". I haven't watched any of your videos in over a year. It's crazy to hear how constantly defensive you sound about your training techniques in all your newer videos. I feel bad, because I can tell it's a result of the ridiculous attacks from the positive-only community. If I feel embarrassed disciplining/yelling at my dog in public (knowing it's the right thing to do for him) it must be so difficult for you to get such massive public criticism and hate online. I know that you know your training style is what's best for the dogs, but it still sucks to be criticized by others. But I also want to say, I think it's really good the way you've become extra observant of good opportunities to point out these little things in your videos. It's partly defensive, but the repetition is also good education. Repeating multiple times per video how balanced training isn't bad helps people - like me - feel confident that we are doing the right thing for our dogs, even when it's heart breaking or embarrassing. The repetition, explaining how the overall quality of life improvement for the dog with good behaviour offsets any "cruelty" of them being pinned for a minute, really helps keep the big picture in mind. Thanks for all your great content and keep up the good work! It seems like the world is waking up to the fact that balanced training is what's BEST FOR THE DOGS (and their owners). I think you're championing awakening, which is literally going to make the lives of so many dogs better in the long run. You truly are doing amazing things for our best friends!
Ive never had a dog and probably never will. I dont know why im watching but am addicted to your videos haha. Keep up the good work and dont let the haters in the comment bother you!
I have a 4 month old corso. And holy hell this is her exact temperament. Such a sweet loving girl with a ton of energy and wiggles. Im soaking in this whole video
I'm so glad to see you put a dog that's out of his mind on his side... I've done this a couple of times with my dog, because when we pass a couple of dogs in a short time, his brain just goes haywire. Only thing that can turn the walk into something enjoyable again is this! It is not as punishment, just like you say, only thing I want to acomplish through it, is a calmer dog. Love the video's and love the podcasts! Keep 'em coming!!!
My 6th mastiff in my life (after Presas, a Boerboel and other Cane Corsos) turned out to be the most dominant, high energy Cane Corso I've ever seen and owned. The first time she was too disrespectful, I put her on her side. She was about 14 weeks old. She tried getting up. I did not let her. She tried again. I did not let her. She was going to learn that she needed to give in and relax. Nothing bad was going to happen, but I was not going to let her get up until she relaxed. She was not going to get away with this. But she kept trying. Constantly tried to get back up on her feet, always looking around to find "a way out". She tried getting up again. I did not let her. She tried again. I did not let her. Finally, she gave in and relaxed. A deep exhale and it was clear, she had given up. This took an hour and 15 minutes. The next time it took under a minute cause she had learned that there's no way out. Now if she is out of bounds, i tell her "down" and she lays on her side and she relaxes in a few seconds. Then she can get up again. Think about whether you REALLY want that internet hyped, cool battle breed, the Cane Corso. They will love you. They will defend you. Nothing will stop them from defending you. But their willpower comes at a price. Ask yourself if you really have the knowledge and the willpower and the patience to correctly set the rules, boundaries and limitations that this breed needs. There's a reason why Corsos are showing up in shelters in increasing numbers.
This is my favourite video so far. It really demonstrates your knowledge and you can see the dogs behaviour change. What a beautiful dog and Prince was fantastic as well.
This was so helpful, thanks for the video. I have a five months old Rhodesian Ridgeback Mix and she's a force of nature sometimes.. and the puppy school only does "positive reinforcement" (i live in Germany) and I can't stop the jumping with it. This is why I am looking for advice outside of Germany. I once corrected the dog in a calm way and the trainer came to me and corrected me that "what you did is bad". I explained that I am a female and if I don't get this behavior out of the dog now, my future will be very difficult. Because this dogs like "yeah, let's make it a game". The trainers solution was "you don't give her enough treats, upgrade the quality of food and then you will have results" (face-palm from my side). Again, thanks so much for this valuable information. My dogs hitting his head sometimes when she has her zooomies and she doesn't care at all neither. Good to know that this means she is a tough nut.
My mastiff virtually knocked my wife out by jumping up and catcher her under the chin with his head. Stopping the jumping became a priority after that scare.
Thank you for this video! I'm glad to see I'm on the right track with my corso. I've been restraining him when he gets out of control since he was a puppy...he's always loved the fight too! I now can tell him "relax" and he will flop down on his side (in a very dramatic and unwilling manner!) and lay there until I let him up.
So 100% with you Joel on the part of a being over the treat training nonsense. I only treat train a young puppy at around 12 weeks when I'm doing basic obedience like the Sit, Down, Wait and other obedience commands, but not for anything that is behavioural. As you said, this dog needs to be shown what's okay, and what's not?!
The dogs goes to his owner to ask to help him cause he didn’t want to play anymore and Prince read that and stopped playing with him, so smart! Such wonderful and beautiful communication happening between those two majestic animals. Poetry in motion.
Thank you. I got approached by idiots while walking and correcting my 11 month old Aussie-mix that I adopted out of a quiet complicated situation. The dog is a diamond, but was in need of a temporary strict and correctional treatment - which worked wonders on him. I believe in the balanced approach and seeing a super-hyper Aussie-mix getting the turn in about three and a half weeks makes me both proud of the dog and confident as a dog handler.
There’s a border collie in my neighborhood whose owners have to hold her between their legs whenever a car drives past on walks because I guess the dog will go crazy going after cars. I’m sure the dog comes from working stock and is high energy, but that’s what happens when you don’t manage the energy and behavior of a dog like that. They have a young child, so I feel for them, but I’m sure it’s making their lives difficult. As long as you’re not being abusive, don’t let anyone tell you you’re wrong. It’s better to issue short corrections that have the dog drag you down the street choking from their collar or wear a harness that gives them more power to drag you instead of giving you control.
My dog is exactly the same. Loves the fight. Thanks to Joel’s videos we reduced behavior of this type 80% and as she gets older I’m sure it will be more :)
I hope Garrett Wing comments 😁. Good on these owners for taking this step at 11 months & not waiting until the dog has learned to be an expert bully throwing twice the weight round in a year! Interesting energy level for this breed??? Was picturing your reinforcement scale my head the whole time! That dog hitting his head is such a good point. A good boy with some serious tenacity (which he can’t help like Joel said). Thanks again 👍👍👍.
I love when he keeps it real about the kind of approach some dogs need. People get these strong-willed powerful dogs and only train with rewards and treats then wonder why they don’t understand why they act unruly. It’s unfortunate that Cane Corso’s have become so popular because too many people are getting these dogs and they will wind up in a shelter in about 8-12 months.
Thank you 🎉 My friends great Pyrenees bole over people as a pup. When I started to rough house with him, he settled down with me and with other people. I didn't understand why it work out that way, but your video has given me insight.
So glad I found you! Finally practical advice that is based in behavioral science and common sense. I'm just sick of mamby pamby veterinarians telling me punishment is bad and not even understanding canine behavior. Also sick of the steroid induced military influencers recommending use of prong and ecollars as the only way to extinguish unwanted behaviors. You are the Goldilocks of dog training....just right.
DUDE! Im such a huge fan! ... I did the same thing for 15 years! I said the same things you say for 15 years! ... Im using your videos to teach others. Thank you.... f the 1-2 Dog owner Karen... They haven't worked with 1000+ dogs like true professionals like you... and me :) ... Thank you for YOUR CHANNEL! NEVER STOP! ... TRUE DOG knowledge is so rare. if you ever need another Master Dog Trainer who worked with bad dogs, for a podast, let me know, I tend to be well spoken, and I got tons of stories. Cheers!
This was so helpful to see how to manage all this energy and to address it while the dog is young enough to learn boundaries before he becomes a real problem. Thank you Joel for sharing this training session.
I am a big believer in matching a dogs exercise/stimulation needs with what the owner is prepared to give them on a daily basis. Don’t get a dog that looks nice without being prepared to put in the hard work. Great vlog as always.
Wow, that was amazing to see Prince literally doing the same thing you did. You guys really are a team! Absolutely amazing! I definitely saw that Prince adores this dog. Terrific video.
This is the exact image of my Pitbull/Labrador mix 'Toro', he loves to jump right up to your nose, he likes to play bite, loves a challenge and when he is yelled at or told no he goes crazy like its all a big game.
This cane corso has a really bright future. After the corrections, the exercise will be so important for him because he's just gonna be so huge and powerful, but in general I kept saying "what a good boy" 😂
Joel & Prince truly work in such synchronicity & are an amazing duo. Not every dog responds to the same basic run of the mill training methods, so treats would only hinder this war dog and dare to say actually be extremely negative & counter intuitive.
This video might be the perfect example as to why dogs are better teachers for dogs. The part of Prince getting an immediately, pretty much perfect result after putting this Cane pup on his side vs a human doing it but not really getting anywhere should be enough proof for any wannabe experts thinking dogs teaching dogs isn't as good as humans teaching them. If you speak the same language, communication is easier and more fruitful. These two very much made that clear. And I love it.
Wow this is what my dog used to do 11 years ago when i adopted him from a family that couldn’t handle him at 9 months all. And this is also how i made him stop. It was my first dog. Talk about a strong learning curve. He has since passed. We had the strongest bond ever. I miss him everyday. Just saw the headbang. Yeah that would happen all the time. Those skulls are smt else.
I had a working line Labrador Retriever who had energy like that as a young dog. We could exercise for hours and when put in a new situation later that same day would be just as energetic as this young Cane Corso. Don’t fault the owners especially when you have no information about them other than a few clips from a training session.
If you'd ever had a really high energy dog, you'd know you can exercise them all day and 10 minutes later they'e ready to go again. Don't judge based on assumptions.
My corso is like this when multiple people around even after going hiking 3 days in a row I swear, they love to fight and will find it where they can if not given something to do- example pushing boundaries with new people, leaning on them, them pushing him off and he leans more. Now he’s so hyper aroused when people come over, It’s all a game.
Joel I’ve just discovered your channel and I’m really enjoying it and feel I’m learning something every day. I’m going to adopt a dog and want to understand them. Please don’t apologise to snowflakes, they’re the reason for so many problems in the world. Just like you said, without dogs being properly trained, people will be hurt and dogs will be put down. Discipline means to teach, which is exactly what you’re doing. Punishment only inflicts pain without any teaching. You truly are doing the best things for these dogs.
I just started watching your videos today. I just got a young European Doberman for about 5 weeks. I think he's about fifteen or sixteen weeks old. I'm a quadruplegic( C5 spinal cord injury), and I've had a tough time training him because I live alone and I can't just grab things automatically. He is extremely smart and eager to please, but also very dominant and with extreme amounts of energy. I have some ideas for tools to make to go around my hands, and he is slowly learning. But your videos are very insightful, and I'm learning a lot. I hope to learn much more and patiently implement it.
The play in this video looks choreographed . Its absolutely beautiful , Im a lunatic & watching them triggered some emotional response & im bawling crying & sharing the video with 3 of my closest , caption "no words"
It amazes me how many people get dogs that they cannot, nor are equipped to, handle. It’s great that this owner brought this dog to you, a trainer with experience in handling this type of dog, else it could so easily end up in a sad story for the dog, as so many dogs have ended up (and continue to be) euthanized due to being abandoned, or ending up in kill shelters. Saw a girl walking a Great Dane and a pit bull not long ago. Most think it looks impressive since both dogs are big and powerful, but when the Dane started pulling, that girl was struggling to control it. Human ego is so detrimental to the well being of dogs, not to mention the safety of other people. Thanks for posting these videos.
Gosh Prince and my dog would’ve had so much fun together! My dog was just like him, so smart and understanding of what others around him needed from him. He was like a caring human.
Great Work by Prince! People should understand that you have to be able to physically handle a dog like a Corso it’s not a lap dog. They are pack animals that must understand that you are the alpha. It’s a serious dog.
What an exuberant boy 😅 This was great to see, glad he got to you when he did! For me this enlightened me to some things my young fella needs some direction with. So glad i caught it, thank you for sharing! Prince really is the best boy 💞 i feel like the young fella got a bit if relief in receiving direction from Joel -!this will pay off Big Time! 👏👏👏
Great video. Most ppl don't know how to get dog on side. They should start from 8 wks old. At least they went to you ( hope they're going to follow through) . I wish breeders woild would not sell powerful Dogs to buyers who don't have a clue how to handle a dog never mind a powerful dog!
You can see the Standard Schnauzer genetic heritage in Doberman Pinschers in the way they psycho-anylyze other dogs as opposed to red lining and getting easily agitated, a gem to watch them work.
I wish I had your videos when my dog was a pup, he was jumpy and bitey that wouldnnt go away with usual methods at still 7 months old, pinning down helped, but he also enjoyed the fight a bit and at 10ish months I stopped because I realized I could no longer win those fights. Now I do it in a sit position and the collar grab if ever needed and walking into him. I don't have the strength as a 50kg woman to 35kg dog to do the pinning down thing and he wins oh boy. Enjoying the fight and winning even if its all a big game is baaad :D
It's good for him to get the help now, he's going to be a big/powerful dog and that protective instinct will kick in at some point. Hopefully by then he KNOWS he's a big bad dog and doesn't NEED to expend so much effort/energy.
I'm so happy to see that the knowledge about dogs, their genetics and how they behave is getting broader amongst people. It's about time we understand dogs in a better way. They're not only a simple and cute item, they're highly intelligent souls who needs the best teaching from us and other dogs, if we are to help them calm their natural instincts. They still need to get to act on what they're wired to do, to have a purpose, but they need to know in what settings, and when that time starts and ends, so they will have some peace of mind, and you will too.
As a former breeder, trainer, and show handler, I agree with everything you are saying. Treats are great for puppies, or dogs with a soft temperament. Once you get into the potentially problematic behaviors, you have to change your tactics completely. There are no bad dogs, just bad dog owners.
I think dogs come out as the individual they are. My tiny Boxer girl adores a fight. She's socialised and managed but I could never trust her. My Cane Corso on the other hand is a sweetie and easy to handle. She has silently and gently pinned the Boxer several times - a good thing too.
He's half grown, imagine a dog behaving like that in a years time. His owners are tiny, they've really got to develop a commanding posture that the dog respects. I could play with this dog all day, he looks great fun, but I'm 5'11" and weigh 220lbs!
I hope these owners follow through with what you teach them, Joel! Corsos get tough around 2 years old and if they haven’t figured out how to handle him by then, it’s going to be a mess.
I believe that they have made a good descicion already in seeing Joel and asking for advice. They are clearly open minded enough to get help from experts and changing gears if positive reinforcement only training doesn't get the results. Imagine those two ladies had the right trainer from the beginning.. I am positive that they will follow through.
Joel, may I ask a question ? @8:42 when you are talking about you and Prince being a Team and that "we both know these things about Dogs", do you ever, or even often,get the feeling that by his behaviour and actions, Prince IS actually trying to pass on HIS wisdom to you ? As he certainly looks like each time he looks to YOU for those checks-ins, almost like he IS asking you "is THAT what you meant I should do" ? ? Like it is a two way learning and communicating BETWEEN you both to BUILD that sense of "team" ? I really hope I'm not anthropomorphising him, but it FREQUENTLY looks like he IS communicating with you hard, Doggo-style, and REALLY getting exactly what you are wanting/needing him to do next ? ? ? Its a sheer GIFT watching your videos with such a BEAUTIFUL Dog
That was brilliant! Wisdom like that only comes from experience. What a beautiful specimen. I hope the owners appreciate what you did with their puppy.
I had a playful aggressive lab between 2-3 years old and she would get worked up to the point of painful biting. I would have to hold the dog to the ground until it would chill out. I thought the dog grew out of that habit but maybe it was me training the dog without knowing it.
I'm 60, done alot of stuff, CDL, Captains license, fisherman, farrier for 23 years. I don't think there is ANYTHING in my life that I do as well as this team trains dogs. I love watching this talent.
I love this and the Premise....I LIVED this premise in my life as a child into my adult life, these videos and your explanations are precise and accurate ....My on going mantra is; People who don't get it (crossing other's boundaries) require an "adjustment" ....lol ...(one form or another)
He's just young and very playful he's not aggressive yet. Good time to jump in and curb any bad habits. Great start very glad to see this with you. ❤ I have a 9-year-old cane Corso everyone told me that she could not be a Service dog after doing all her bite work for a k9. Absolutely the most intelligent amazing creature I have ever come in contact with. 4 languages, 2 medical certifications, Some sign language, And the only time there was ever an aggressiveness from her was in defense of someone crazyAnd she only took it to the level necessary to protect me. Also there is not better property guard. Free range chickens, a cat that runs the home. Loves kids instantly. This bread needs a dominant and intelligent owner. They do tent to challenge in small ways just like a teenager human does but they want a gob and to please. ❤ love your work keep it coming.
This is literally my pit right now. He was a bait dog and found him attacked. He won't submit. All over the place. Can't focus. 11 month pup we think. No behavior training. He acts 2 months but going on a Year. Love this video. Thank you.
“This dog’s ancestors come from Roman war dogs. The problem is: this dog’s owners are _not_ trying to take over Germania.”
Really, great line ;
I was proud of myself for that one.
I googled “Germania.” Joel is a font of knowledge. 😉
maybe if they were trying to take over germania their problems would have been solved a while ago lol. imagine if dog walkers walked dogs with the motto "lets take over the world and pillage new lands"
@@angelinacamacho8575Romans didn't pillage.
Those jumps the dog did to Joel is exactly why I could not keep my Corso. Mine would jump at my husband and my husband LAUGHED !! My husband was not on the same page for training. Everything I worked on during the day time was thrown out the window in the evening when my husband came home from work. My husband would not listen to me or watch any training videos. It was the saddest day when I returned her to her breeder. EVERYONE living in the house with a dog MUST be in on the training and the same training techniques.
Why would you give away the dog that loved you and respected you, instead of letting go of the human who clearly doesn't respect you and therefore love you if he doesn't respect your needs.
@@jannie0rat both parties weren’t on the same page…would have been even more difficult for them and the dog. Have common sense. Returning to the breeder is the best thing you can do.
@@jannie0ratget a load of this loser
@@midxclappers4888 regardless I still stand by the fact that the dog loved and respected her more than the husband she is still in a relationship with. It sounds very one sided and like she is being walked all over.
So sorry you had to return her Terri. You're right everyone has to be on the same page. That's why I even have my 3 kids as well as my fiance helping me with training our am staff mix.
Once tamed, he will be a perfect dog. He is built with love and wants attention. That makes for an ideal dog to train.
This actually seems like a very sweet dog. I saw no malice or aggression, just a young dog with a super body that’s full of energy.
Yes,BUT this behavior continues with a full grown 130 pound dog? He can injure even by accident.
Yes, and needing a frame 😊
the little nub tail just wagging away got me 😭 the big guy just needed some guidance to better direct all that energy!
@@missanthropy5808yes but its clearly a huge difference
All aggression is learned. It can always turn into it.
I have never been a fan of Dobermann's, always found them intimidating due to the look, size and the fact that I was bit on the shoulder by one when I was 9 years old. But Prince has really opened my eyes. He is absolutely gorgeous, obviously friendly and clearly so intelligent. He is really an amazing dog!
I grew up with the sweetest dobie girl, she was affectionate and gentle unless the family was threatened and then she would get really loud and fierce to outsiders. She was smart too! When my brother and I would wrestle around she would get worried and whimper because she didn't know which she was supposed to be taking care of. But she was a great family dog!
@@carlaferrier2652 As stated above, Prince is the Doberman
@@carlaferrier2652He clearly stated prince as the Doberman which is he Doberman in all of the videos to help train the other dogs
@tvvistedv3nom26 correct. I thought the commenter was confused, thinking the cane corso was a doberman, so just clarified. I am aware he uses Prince and that Prince is a Doberman.
@@carlaferrier2652 the only one confused is you
i loved the way Prince so elegantly leaped over the Cane when correcting him. He looked like he was intentionally being gentle while still getting the job done.
Yeah he really liked him, but tried to calm him a bit while subtly showing who’s boss.
It always amazes me how well Prince does in all of these situations also. Even when it looks like it's too much (usually because it's in slo-motion) it always seems that it's exactly what was needed. Just cool to watch.
Showed him how much quicker He was, more agile, more organised in his intensity without any animosity, Prince is a King. Many people need a Prince, not just dogs.
I have a 3 month Corso and from day one I have never tolerated any negative behavior and he already knows this is unacceptable behavior and he understands mom will not let me do this...Firm loving leadership and socialization is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT for these dogs.
That’s good. Sounds like you’re training him right!
Joel's speech at 5.15 was so well said & on target. Needs to be reiterated from the rooftops. Handle dogs properly & stop acting like they are not animals.
Aw, what a sweet baby cane corso. Too much energy lol. With training he will be the best loyal dog ever. We adopted from the shelter an adult (maybe 5-6 years old?) cane corso back in 2020, he only jumped up on us when we hugged each other. Think perhaps he was witness to some kind of domestic violence at his previous home. Not sure, but his jumping wasn’t out of aggression or play, it was concern. He would push one of us away from the hug. Since then he now knows that hugs are good and that we’re not hurting each other, and he hasn’t jumped up ever since. Cane corsos are amazing dogs 💕 but definitely need amazing owners to keep them in line.
Germania approves that this dog is not released on us!
I really love your professionality. You don't secretly kick dogs in the side or something like some so-called dog experts do, it seems like you made your behavior act like dogs would do it, so that the dog instinctively understand that this is a correction
My tiny Pom is very jealous of my other Poms. He’s the baby but your video reminded me to put him in his place. I give him these sticks with dry chicken around them, he eats the chicken and leaves the stick but won’t let any other dog take them.
He barks and growls, I put him on his side and told him NO a few times and make him stay like that for few seconds, he listens but he’s been sulking ever since watching the others eat his leftovers 😂😂😂
The absolute need for submission to be given (and especially accepted) reminds me of how the pack at Senza Tempo Cane Corso keep everyone in line.
Was also thinking of Rachael's pack. Her alpha females would have put this guy down in a heart beat. So glad Joel and Prince did the same thing.
"We have to speak with actions" is a really great line!! So true! I think people talk too much with their animals, and really they need to look at their actions with their animals, because that is what they truly understand.
he is really a young baby with so much energy, and everything done was really soft, I have no idea why people think that this is a bad way to train a dog, I hope that with the right training he growth up to be a well adjusted dog :3
There are people out there that think any form of discipline is a terrible thing.
Yeah and those people are truly the terrible ones
This is honestly why I don’t recommend very petite people get these stubborn large breed dogs. You may very well need to physically overpower it on a regular basis once it reaches maturity and the first time you fail to do so, you lose all the respect they ever had for you and start from square one again. I hope these ladies are tough and able to follow through with any necessary physical corrections. I know as a woman nearly double their size and in (what I consider at least lol) good shape, doing this with my Malamutes could be physically very taxing… but it was absolutely necessary to train them to be in the right respectful headspace.
I partially agree, partially disagree. I agree that with a dog this size, sometimes you might need to physically overpower it. However, I also think you should make it clear from the time it’s a puppy that negative behavior won’t be tolerated so that you won’t need to overpower it when it’s an adult. By then it should know better.
Agree. My grandparents had this dog. He was too much for them physically. These dogs mostly respect stern dominant men who are physically stronger than them. This is from experience.
Have you seen the second lady? She doesn't appear small nor soft to me 😂 anyways, I believe that if we train a dog right, you don't need to overpower them later, because they know their place.
My father had german shepherds and my mom teached me some basic commands and as a four years old toddler, the dog was following my commands. I never gave him any treats.
Same later when I was ten years old and we got an English Setter. After 1 year, the dog had same weight like I had as an 11 year old girl and after going on the walk with my father, soon I was capable of walking on the street with a leash by my own (which is now not legal anymore in Germany, they changed the age to 14 years).
It's true that the Setter could have easily overpowered me with pure force but didn't. The only time I was using treats was when I was teaching him "sit, down and paws"
But in the 80s dog training was very very different from what I am experiencing now with my Rhodesian Ridgeback Mix. 😮 Everything is positive reinforcement only. I wasn't ready for that change in society.
What happened in the last twenty years? 😅
Size has little to do with it unless the dog is already grown and by then it’s not the best situation for even a large person. These dogs usually weigh more than the average man so again, size doesn’t matter much, training them early matters more.
I should hope that you do not have to actually physically overpower a dog this size, because no man or woman will actually be capable of that.😂 I mean this comment is actually somewhat comical at is absurdity but a little scary since it sounds like the person making it actually believes it! Yikes! Almost as absurd as people claiming to need to over power a horse, sow, donkey, steer, or literally ANY other animal ever domesticated. Brute strength is NOT required and is in fact extremely detrimental to the relationship. Not sure where you got that idea but it will lead nowhere good.
My Doberman does the same thing Prince did when his playmate would lie down. He barks at them. I guess it's his way of saying "Come on! Don't just lie there. Get up and play!".
Yes, that’s exactly what it seems like.
@@BDTraining Unfortunately there are people who think his barking means he's getting aggressive and is about to attack so they pull their dog away and playtime is over. My intact male is around 100lbs. and plays gently with smaller dogs. His smaller friends consist of a Yorkie, a French Bulldog and a Puggle (I think that's what it is) and Sammy will lay down and let them climb all over him. I have a vid of him playing with one of his friends (Punky) on my channel if you want to check him out.
"Prince understands cause Prince doesn't follow society and positive reinforcement"...Love it!!!
I watched your videos a lot 2 years ago when I had a new puppy. Your training style became my primary influence for my own training style. Because of you, I ignored tricks and focused the first 18 months on establishing discipline, patience, respect, and strict obedience for sit, down, stay, and come. I believe good recall can literally be a life or death skill, and your "go-get" method is amazing.
This training has given my dog an amazing personality. Literally everyone who meets him gushes over how quiet and sweet and well behaved he is, yet he is also a whirlwind of endless energy who constantly wants to play.
He's grown to love follow orders, if he respects you. Now, when he's engaged, just my excitement and verbal praise is a better training reward than treats. He lives for praise.
The hand full of times I've had to "punish" him have been heartbreaking. I've felt mortified and embarrassed in public, yelling at him as he cowers on the side walk (after he tried lunging into the road), or having to march him across the dog park by his collar if he ignored my recall (go-get method ftw), or the time I ended up sitting on the floor of my elevator riding it up and down for 25 minutes because he refused to sit. It feels so awkward being judged by others in public. I would have never been able to do these important things if it had not been for your videos. I'm so grateful, thank you!
You taught me the importance of communication with my dog, on his level, in ways he understands. Doing this work early in his life was so valuable. Clearly communicating what is right or wrong, helped him learn quickly. He learned to trust me if I won't let him do something.
Now can have so much freedom and a much better life. At 2 years old he can run off leash in the suburbs because I trust he won't go on the road. He can go far out of sight in the forest because I know he'll come back, even if there are squirrels. I've been able to clearly teach him about how to act in the world, by teaching him on his level, and now he gets so much more freedom than any other dog I know -- all because of the dozen or so times I ever had to really punish him. (Well, plus all the other consistent training and communication.)
Which brings me to the reason I wanted to comment in the first place: the importance of correct "punishment".
I haven't watched any of your videos in over a year. It's crazy to hear how constantly defensive you sound about your training techniques in all your newer videos.
I feel bad, because I can tell it's a result of the ridiculous attacks from the positive-only community. If I feel embarrassed disciplining/yelling at my dog in public (knowing it's the right thing to do for him) it must be so difficult for you to get such massive public criticism and hate online. I know that you know your training style is what's best for the dogs, but it still sucks to be criticized by others.
But I also want to say, I think it's really good the way you've become extra observant of good opportunities to point out these little things in your videos. It's partly defensive, but the repetition is also good education. Repeating multiple times per video how balanced training isn't bad helps people - like me - feel confident that we are doing the right thing for our dogs, even when it's heart breaking or embarrassing. The repetition, explaining how the overall quality of life improvement for the dog with good behaviour offsets any "cruelty" of them being pinned for a minute, really helps keep the big picture in mind.
Thanks for all your great content and keep up the good work! It seems like the world is waking up to the fact that balanced training is what's BEST FOR THE DOGS (and their owners). I think you're championing awakening, which is literally going to make the lives of so many dogs better in the long run. You truly are doing amazing things for our best friends!
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This dog is so fucking sweet at heart it’s ridiculous
Ive never had a dog and probably never will. I dont know why im watching but am addicted to your videos haha. Keep up the good work and dont let the haters in the comment bother you!
I have a 4 month old corso. And holy hell this is her exact temperament. Such a sweet loving girl with a ton of energy and wiggles. Im soaking in this whole video
How prince matched this guys energy was incredible!
I'm so glad to see you put a dog that's out of his mind on his side... I've done this a couple of times with my dog, because when we pass a couple of dogs in a short time, his brain just goes haywire. Only thing that can turn the walk into something enjoyable again is this! It is not as punishment, just like you say, only thing I want to acomplish through it, is a calmer dog.
Love the video's and love the podcasts! Keep 'em coming!!!
i try the side thing and my dog just bites me
Serious lack of respect in your relationship if your dog is biting you.
Its what mother dogs do to their puppies! Its such a powerful tool to help them understand.
@@Luckingsworth leave dog tactics to the dogs....they know how to do those things a lot better than us humans.
Great video! Not only does Joel know dog behaviour, but he’s knowledgeable about Roman history. Love it! 👍This is one of the best videos he’s done.
That play shove into prince pouncing was the perfect level of energy! That’s insane how good prince is at playing rough
My 6th mastiff in my life (after Presas, a Boerboel and other Cane Corsos) turned out to be the most dominant, high energy Cane Corso I've ever seen and owned.
The first time she was too disrespectful, I put her on her side. She was about 14 weeks old.
She tried getting up.
I did not let her.
She tried again.
I did not let her.
She was going to learn that she needed to give in and relax.
Nothing bad was going to happen, but I was not going to let her get up until she relaxed.
She was not going to get away with this.
But she kept trying. Constantly tried to get back up on her feet, always looking around to find "a way out".
She tried getting up again.
I did not let her.
She tried again.
I did not let her.
Finally, she gave in and relaxed. A deep exhale and it was clear, she had given up.
This took an hour and 15 minutes.
The next time it took under a minute cause she had learned that there's no way out.
Now if she is out of bounds, i tell her "down" and she lays on her side and she relaxes in a few seconds.
Then she can get up again.
Think about whether you REALLY want that internet hyped, cool battle breed, the Cane Corso.
They will love you.
They will defend you.
Nothing will stop them from defending you.
But their willpower comes at a price.
Ask yourself if you really have the knowledge and the willpower and the patience to correctly set the rules, boundaries and limitations that this breed needs.
There's a reason why Corsos are showing up in shelters in increasing numbers.
Joel, thank you SO MUCH for putting out these videos!!
Thanks for watching
This is my favourite video so far. It really demonstrates your knowledge and you can see the dogs behaviour change. What a beautiful dog and Prince was fantastic as well.
This was so helpful, thanks for the video. I have a five months old Rhodesian Ridgeback Mix and she's a force of nature sometimes.. and the puppy school only does "positive reinforcement" (i live in Germany) and I can't stop the jumping with it. This is why I am looking for advice outside of Germany.
I once corrected the dog in a calm way and the trainer came to me and corrected me that "what you did is bad".
I explained that I am a female and if I don't get this behavior out of the dog now, my future will be very difficult. Because this dogs like "yeah, let's make it a game".
The trainers solution was "you don't give her enough treats, upgrade the quality of food and then you will have results" (face-palm from my side). Again, thanks so much for this valuable information.
My dogs hitting his head sometimes when she has her zooomies and she doesn't care at all neither. Good to know that this means she is a tough nut.
This is the BEST VIDEO OF PRINCE at his finest!!!! Amazing!! This is a great video. Lots of information. Thank you
My mastiff virtually knocked my wife out by jumping up and catcher her under the chin with his head. Stopping the jumping became a priority after that scare.
Thank you for this video! I'm glad to see I'm on the right track with my corso. I've been restraining him when he gets out of control since he was a puppy...he's always loved the fight too! I now can tell him "relax" and he will flop down on his side (in a very dramatic and unwilling manner!) and lay there until I let him up.
His wiggly butt is so cute! Loved seeing how Joel and Prince handled him.
So 100% with you Joel on the part of a being over the treat training nonsense. I only treat train a young puppy at around 12 weeks when I'm doing basic obedience like the Sit, Down, Wait and other obedience commands, but not for anything that is behavioural. As you said, this dog needs to be shown what's okay, and what's not?!
Exactly positive only for young pups learning new commands and correction for inappropriate behavior.
The dogs goes to his owner to ask to help him cause he didn’t want to play anymore and Prince read that and stopped playing with him, so smart! Such wonderful and beautiful communication happening between those two majestic animals. Poetry in motion.
Thank you. I got approached by idiots while walking and correcting my 11 month old Aussie-mix that I adopted out of a quiet complicated situation. The dog is a diamond, but was in need of a temporary strict and correctional treatment - which worked wonders on him. I believe in the balanced approach and seeing a super-hyper Aussie-mix getting the turn in about three and a half weeks makes me both proud of the dog and confident as a dog handler.
There’s a border collie in my neighborhood whose owners have to hold her between their legs whenever a car drives past on walks because I guess the dog will go crazy going after cars. I’m sure the dog comes from working stock and is high energy, but that’s what happens when you don’t manage the energy and behavior of a dog like that. They have a young child, so I feel for them, but I’m sure it’s making their lives difficult. As long as you’re not being abusive, don’t let anyone tell you you’re wrong. It’s better to issue short corrections that have the dog drag you down the street choking from their collar or wear a harness that gives them more power to drag you instead of giving you control.
Prince is such a good boy. That right there is a real professional in his field.
My dog is exactly the same. Loves the fight. Thanks to Joel’s videos we reduced behavior of this type 80% and as she gets older I’m sure it will be more :)
I hope Garrett Wing comments 😁. Good on these owners for taking this step at 11 months & not waiting until the dog has learned to be an expert bully throwing twice the weight round in a year! Interesting energy level for this breed??? Was picturing your reinforcement scale my head the whole time! That dog hitting his head is such a good point. A good boy with some serious tenacity (which he can’t help like Joel said). Thanks again 👍👍👍.
I love when he keeps it real about the kind of approach some dogs need. People get these strong-willed powerful dogs and only train with rewards and treats then wonder why they don’t understand why they act unruly. It’s unfortunate that Cane Corso’s have become so popular because too many people are getting these dogs and they will wind up in a shelter in about 8-12 months.
He’s so cute, what a handful !
Thank you 🎉 My friends great Pyrenees bole over people as a pup. When I started to rough house with him, he settled down with me and with other people.
I didn't understand why it work out that way, but your video has given me insight.
It’s similar to what happens with kids. Appropriate physical play teaches limits and boundaries.
So glad I found you! Finally practical advice that is based in behavioral science and common sense. I'm just sick of mamby pamby veterinarians telling me punishment is bad and not even understanding canine behavior. Also sick of the steroid induced military influencers recommending use of prong and ecollars as the only way to extinguish unwanted behaviors. You are the Goldilocks of dog training....just right.
I agree with what you said. These dogs were bred to not to be cowards or wimps. So they need a strong owner to enforce discipline.
I love watching your videos a lot of people need to watch your videos so they can understand the truth of your training.
DUDE! Im such a huge fan! ... I did the same thing for 15 years! I said the same things you say for 15 years! ... Im using your videos to teach others. Thank you.... f the 1-2 Dog owner Karen... They haven't worked with 1000+ dogs like true professionals like you... and me :) ... Thank you for YOUR CHANNEL! NEVER STOP! ... TRUE DOG knowledge is so rare. if you ever need another Master Dog Trainer who worked with bad dogs, for a podast, let me know, I tend to be well spoken, and I got tons of stories. Cheers!
This was so helpful to see how to manage all this energy and to address it while the dog is young enough to learn boundaries before he becomes a real problem. Thank you Joel for sharing this training session.
I am a big believer in matching a dogs exercise/stimulation needs with what the owner is prepared to give them on a daily basis. Don’t get a dog that looks nice without being prepared to put in the hard work. Great vlog as always.
Wow, that was amazing to see Prince literally doing the same thing you did. You guys really are a team! Absolutely amazing! I definitely saw that Prince adores this dog. Terrific video.
I love the way Prince works. You fantastic dog.
This is the exact image of my Pitbull/Labrador mix 'Toro', he loves to jump right up to your nose, he likes to play bite, loves a challenge and when he is yelled at or told no he goes crazy like its all a big game.
It’s beautiful to see the transition ❤
This is the best dog training channel out there. Nothing else compares & Ive watched hundreds of hours of videos. Thank you!
This cane corso has a really bright future. After the corrections, the exercise will be so important for him because he's just gonna be so huge and powerful, but in general I kept saying "what a good boy" 😂
He is exactly how my 11 month old Blue Nose Pitbull is. About to take him to board and training 04.Feb.2024. Great videos
“Prince is a dog that understands what another dog needs” well said lol
Joel & Prince truly work in such synchronicity & are an amazing duo. Not every dog responds to the same basic run of the mill training methods, so treats would only hinder this war dog and dare to say actually be extremely negative & counter intuitive.
I just sooo love cane corso's and wish they all got this kind of training when they were still young
My pit bull acts like tht with the leg thing. This gives me a point to work with. Thank you.
This video might be the perfect example as to why dogs are better teachers for dogs.
The part of Prince getting an immediately, pretty much perfect result after putting this Cane pup on his side vs a human doing it but not really getting anywhere should be enough proof for any wannabe experts thinking dogs teaching dogs isn't as good as humans teaching them.
If you speak the same language, communication is easier and more fruitful. These two very much made that clear. And I love it.
Wow this is what my dog used to do 11 years ago when i adopted him from a family that couldn’t handle him at 9 months all. And this is also how i made him stop. It was my first dog. Talk about a strong learning curve. He has since passed. We had the strongest bond ever. I miss him everyday. Just saw the headbang. Yeah that would happen all the time. Those skulls are smt else.
Omg I’m loving prince more and more and of course you !! Your dogs are incredible ❤️❤️❤️ prince is cool
After watching many of your videos it's undeniable you're an excellent trainer. The way you train these clueless dog owners is masterful .
One of the best videos in a long while. This dog was basically pure energy, indicating he doesn't get to be very active at home IMHO.
I had a working line Labrador Retriever who had energy like that as a young dog. We could exercise for hours and when put in a new situation later that same day would be just as energetic as this young Cane Corso. Don’t fault the owners especially when you have no information about them other than a few clips from a training session.
If you'd ever had a really high energy dog, you'd know you can exercise them all day and 10 minutes later they'e ready to go again. Don't judge based on assumptions.
@@sportysbusinessexactly! It’s not like they have tons of energy one day and then none the next. Wth?! Lol
My corso is like this when multiple people around even after going hiking 3 days in a row I swear, they love to fight and will find it where they can if not given something to do- example pushing boundaries with new people, leaning on them, them pushing him off and he leans more. Now he’s so hyper aroused when people come over, It’s all a game.
@@amalieeq1256 he does that body thing where he pushes his body into people and other dogs?
It was amazing how you and Prince did exactly the same thing
"The problem is this dog's owners are not trying to take over Germania"😂 made my day😂
what a great video, love these two playing
Joel I’ve just discovered your channel and I’m really enjoying it and feel I’m learning something every day. I’m going to adopt a dog and want to understand them. Please don’t apologise to snowflakes, they’re the reason for so many problems in the world. Just like you said, without dogs being properly trained, people will be hurt and dogs will be put down. Discipline means to teach, which is exactly what you’re doing. Punishment only inflicts pain without any teaching. You truly are doing the best things for these dogs.
Welcome!
The man of the household could sort this strong dog out, he’s not something I would want to battle with.
Great video!!! 🙂👍
I just started watching your videos today. I just got a young European Doberman for about 5 weeks. I think he's about fifteen or sixteen weeks old. I'm a quadruplegic( C5 spinal cord injury), and I've had a tough time training him because I live alone and I can't just grab things automatically. He is extremely smart and eager to please, but also very dominant and with extreme amounts of energy. I have some ideas for tools to make to go around my hands, and he is slowly learning. But your videos are very insightful, and I'm learning a lot. I hope to learn much more and patiently implement it.
The play in this video looks choreographed . Its absolutely beautiful , Im a lunatic & watching them triggered some emotional response & im bawling crying & sharing the video with 3 of my closest , caption "no words"
It amazes me how many people get dogs that they cannot, nor are equipped to, handle. It’s great that this owner brought this dog to you, a trainer with experience in handling this type of dog, else it could so easily end up in a sad story for the dog, as so many dogs have ended up (and continue to be) euthanized due to being abandoned, or ending up in kill shelters.
Saw a girl walking a Great Dane and a pit bull not long ago. Most think it looks impressive since both dogs are big and powerful, but when the Dane started pulling, that girl was struggling to control it. Human ego is so detrimental to the well being of dogs, not to mention the safety of other people. Thanks for posting these videos.
Gosh Prince and my dog would’ve had so much fun together! My dog was just like him, so smart and understanding of what others around him needed from him. He was like a caring human.
Great Work by Prince! People should understand that you have to be able to physically handle a dog like a Corso it’s not a lap dog. They are pack animals that must understand that you are the alpha. It’s a serious dog.
lmao that dog is fuckin adorable
What an exuberant boy 😅 This was great to see, glad he got to you when he did! For me this enlightened me to some things my young fella needs some direction with. So glad i caught it, thank you for sharing! Prince really is the best boy 💞 i feel like the young fella got a bit if relief in receiving direction from Joel -!this will pay off Big Time! 👏👏👏
Great video. Most ppl don't know how to get dog on side. They should start from 8 wks old. At least they went to you ( hope they're going to follow through) . I wish breeders woild would not sell powerful Dogs to buyers who don't have a clue how to handle a dog never mind a powerful dog!
Prince is the greatest teacher in the world. You guys are a great team
You can see the Standard Schnauzer genetic heritage in Doberman Pinschers in the way they psycho-anylyze other dogs as opposed to red lining and getting easily agitated, a gem to watch them work.
I wish I had your videos when my dog was a pup, he was jumpy and bitey that wouldnnt go away with usual methods at still 7 months old, pinning down helped, but he also enjoyed the fight a bit and at 10ish months I stopped because I realized I could no longer win those fights. Now I do it in a sit position and the collar grab if ever needed and walking into him. I don't have the strength as a 50kg woman to 35kg dog to do the pinning down thing and he wins oh boy. Enjoying the fight and winning even if its all a big game is baaad :D
Babe.... where u been all my life 😍
It's good for him to get the help now, he's going to be a big/powerful dog and that protective instinct will kick in at some point. Hopefully by then he KNOWS he's a big bad dog and doesn't NEED to expend so much effort/energy.
I'm so happy to see that the knowledge about dogs, their genetics and how they behave is getting broader amongst people. It's about time we understand dogs in a better way. They're not only a simple and cute item, they're highly intelligent souls who needs the best teaching from us and other dogs, if we are to help them calm their natural instincts. They still need to get to act on what they're wired to do, to have a purpose, but they need to know in what settings, and when that time starts and ends, so they will have some peace of mind, and you will too.
Dang lol prince showed him , I like how prince allowed him to understand he can’t do that without hurting him. That’s cool to see.
Good stuff Joel. Such a nice dog and your right its time to nip this behavior and put him in his place.
As a former breeder, trainer, and show handler, I agree with everything you are saying. Treats are great for puppies, or dogs with a soft temperament. Once you get into the potentially problematic behaviors, you have to change your tactics completely. There are no bad dogs, just bad dog owners.
I think dogs come out as the individual they are. My tiny Boxer girl adores a fight. She's socialised and managed but I could never trust her. My Cane Corso on the other hand is a sweetie and easy to handle. She has silently and gently pinned the Boxer several times - a good thing too.
I adore this dog. More dogs and I can't buy food. Saddest day today.
I hope you've enjoyed my haiku,.
I learn so much about dog behavior from your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
He's half grown, imagine a dog behaving like that in a years time.
His owners are tiny, they've really got to develop a commanding posture that the dog respects.
I could play with this dog all day, he looks great fun, but I'm 5'11" and weigh 220lbs!
I hope these owners follow through with what you teach them, Joel! Corsos get tough around 2 years old and if they haven’t figured out how to handle him by then, it’s going to be a mess.
I believe that they have made a good descicion already in seeing Joel and asking for advice. They are clearly open minded enough to get help from experts and changing gears if positive reinforcement only training doesn't get the results.
Imagine those two ladies had the right trainer from the beginning.. I am positive that they will follow through.
Joel, may I ask a question ? @8:42 when you are talking about you and Prince being a Team and that "we both know these things about Dogs", do you ever, or even often,get the feeling that by his behaviour and actions, Prince IS actually trying to pass on HIS wisdom to you ? As he certainly looks like each time he looks to YOU for those checks-ins, almost like he IS asking you "is THAT what you meant I should do" ? ? Like it is a two way learning and communicating BETWEEN you both to BUILD that sense of "team" ?
I really hope I'm not anthropomorphising him, but it FREQUENTLY looks like he IS communicating with you hard, Doggo-style, and REALLY getting exactly what you are wanting/needing him to do next ? ? ?
Its a sheer GIFT watching your videos with such a BEAUTIFUL Dog
That was brilliant! Wisdom like that only comes from experience. What a beautiful specimen. I hope the owners appreciate what you did with their puppy.
And this is why I love my cat.
I had a playful aggressive lab between 2-3 years old and she would get worked up to the point of painful biting. I would have to hold the dog to the ground until it would chill out. I thought the dog grew out of that habit but maybe it was me training the dog without knowing it.
Nice job Joel. My favorite breed , Cane Corso. They are just precious to me. ❤
I'm 60, done alot of stuff, CDL, Captains license, fisherman, farrier for 23 years. I don't think there is ANYTHING in my life that I do as well as this team trains dogs. I love watching this talent.
I love this and the Premise....I LIVED this premise in my life as a child into my adult life, these videos and your explanations are precise and accurate ....My on going mantra is; People who don't get it (crossing other's boundaries) require an "adjustment" ....lol ...(one form or another)
You do a REALLY GREAT job of articulating and communicating the issue and answer....BRAVO
He's just young and very playful he's not aggressive yet. Good time to jump in and curb any bad habits. Great start very glad to see this with you. ❤
I have a 9-year-old cane Corso everyone told me that she could not be a Service dog after doing all her bite work for a k9. Absolutely the most intelligent amazing creature I have ever come in contact with. 4 languages, 2 medical certifications, Some sign language, And the only time there was ever an aggressiveness from her was in defense of someone crazyAnd she only took it to the level necessary to protect me. Also there is not better property guard. Free range chickens, a cat that runs the home. Loves kids instantly. This bread needs a dominant and intelligent owner. They do tent to challenge in small ways just like a teenager human does but they want a gob and to please. ❤ love your work keep it coming.
This dog is the exact replica of my dog Maggie. No aggression or meanness, just happy, and excited.
This is literally my pit right now. He was a bait dog and found him attacked. He won't submit. All over the place. Can't focus. 11 month pup we think. No behavior training. He acts 2 months but going on a Year. Love this video. Thank you.
Tough situation. Good on you for giving him a chance a life. Wishing you all the best.